Esta Noche Voy Contigo
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| "Esta Noche Voy Contigo" | ||||
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| Single by Shakira | ||||
| from the album Magia | ||||
| Released | 16 July 1991 | |||
| Recorded | 1990 | |||
| Studio | Aga Studios (Bogotá, Colombia) | |||
| Genre | Latin pop | |||
| Label | Sony Music | |||
| Songwriter | Miguel Enrique Cubillos | |||
| Shakira singles chronology | ||||
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"Esta Noche Voy Contigo" (English: "Tonight I'm Going With You") is the third single released by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira from her first studio album Magia. An upbeat Latin pop love song, it was released as a single in 1991. Shakira performed it in the same year on the Colombian television program Sábados Felices, which marked one of her earliest appearances in front of a national audience and contributed to her initial recognition as an artist.
Shakira’s first studio album, Magia, was released when she was 14 years old. The album, featuring "Esta Noche Voy Contigo" among its tracks,[1] represented her entry into the music industry as a young performer. Magia did not experience commercial success, selling only 1200 copies.[2] The song and the album are available only from old physical records because Shakira blocked the re-release of her first two albums citing their "immaturity".[3]
"Esta Noche Voy Contigo" is an upbeat Latin pop song with chorus lyrics "Esta noche voy contigo a bailar" ('Tonight I'm going to dance with you').[4] Described as a "celebration of dance,"[5] it is a love song like all songs on the album except "Gafas Oscuras".[5]
Live performances
In 1991, Shakira performed "Esta Noche Voy Contigo" on Sábados Felices, a popular Colombian variety show featuring comedy and entertainment.[6][7] She made her entrance on the stage dressed in a black cropped top, denim shorts, and knee-high black boots, while her long black hair was styled in her iconic '90s tousled, scrunched-up manner.[8] This appearance provided her with a platform to reach a wider audience in Colombia.[7] The performance is remembered as a key moment in her early career, showcasing her talent to viewers and establishing her presence in the entertainment scene at a young age. Video footage of this event has since been revisited, underscoring its significance as an early milestone for the artist.[9]
Shakira's rendition of the single received acclaim and positive feedback. According to Semana magazine, even though she was only 14 at the time, her natural charisma and evident talent shone brightly during her performance, highlighting the potential that would eventually propel her to international stardom. They emphasized that her act was filled with energy and determination, as she performed with a deep sense of passion and unwavering dedication."[9] Fans on social media also expressed their admiration of the performance, sharing comments such as "Ever since she was a child, she always gave it her all", and "I felt a wave of nostalgia; my eyes welled up with tears. That young girl, singing and dancing to her first album 'Magia,' already showed signs that she would one day become the queen of Latin music."[7]
